Senior Manager, Software Engineering in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Software Engineering in the United States.

This leadership role sits at the intersection of engineering execution, team development, and product delivery within a fast-paced, cloud-native technology environment. You will lead and mentor a team of full-stack engineers working on scalable backend services and modern frontend applications that power enterprise-grade software solutions. The role requires strong technical depth, particularly in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, combined with the ability to guide architectural decisions and uphold engineering excellence. You will partner closely with product management to define roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and ensure high-impact delivery aligned with business goals. A key part of your responsibility will be building a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. You will also play a critical role in balancing new feature development with system reliability and technical debt reduction. This is a high-ownership role where leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration come together to drive meaningful product outcomes.

• Lead and mentor a team of backend and frontend engineers, supporting performance, career growth, and technical development.
• Drive execution of engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers to define roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and translate business needs into technical plans.
• Guide architectural design decisions and participate in technical reviews to ensure system scalability and maintainability.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including coding standards, testing strategies, and system design principles.
• Coordinate with other engineering leaders to manage dependencies and align on cross-team initiatives.
• Balance delivery of new features with system stability, performance optimization, and technical debt management.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture.

• 5+ years of experience managing software engineering teams in complex, enterprise or cloud-based environments.
• Strong technical background in software engineering, ideally with experience in Go, C, C++, Java, or similar backend technologies.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and scalable software design.
• Experience working with frontend technologies (Vue.js, React, or Angular) and API-driven systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate with product, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business impact.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring engineers and driving team performance.
• Ability to make architectural decisions and guide technical direction in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects.

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans from day one.
• Unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, and additional wellness days.
• Paid parental leave for all parents, including extended leave for birth parents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Mental health support, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through online platforms, mentoring, and internal programs.
• Flexible and remote-friendly work environment with global collaboration opportunities.